Agalloch are definitely releasing a new album next year and I am already quivering with pre-excitement.

I'm torn on this. Marrow was by far their worst record, stretching too much into the pretentious neo-folk realm but then the Faust EP they released last year was absolutely fantastic. Going to be interesting to see which direction they go.

Pretentious neo-folk? I considered it a more straighforward album and much less pretentious than the previous works.

The EP had some good parts but I would prefer if they release something different.

Yep. This Februari there will be a ''new, unexpected album'' (bonus disc of Invictus which will have 19 new songs) and September will see the ''offical'' and ''planned'' new album. It's confirmed by their label I've read on Virgin Steele's website.

New Paradise Lost will recorded during Spring 2014. Considering the new song is quite doomy the new album will most likely follow that style.

01/03/2013Salute everyone!!!The year 2013 has started, so we would like to share our plans for it with you.This year we plan to release new album entitled “Істина” (“The Truth”). There are six songs almost complete. Most likely there will be eight tracks plus intro/outro. Soon we shall start the recording of material. We have chosen the studios already, so now we prepare for studio work.Also we aim to start concert activity.Besides that we’ve got agreement with Graveland concerning split EP.You will be glad to hear the news about some interesting re-editions. This will happen soon, that’s why I shall not reveal anything right now – let it be a pleasant surprise for you.Stay tuned! I’ll keep you informed about all the news as soon as possible.

01/03/2013Salute everyone!!!The year 2013 has started, so we would like to share our plans for it with you.This year we plan to release new album entitled “Істина” (“The Truth”). There are six songs almost complete. Most likely there will be eight tracks plus intro/outro. Soon we shall start the recording of material. We have chosen the studios already, so now we prepare for studio work.Also we aim to start concert activity.Besides that we’ve got agreement with Graveland concerning split EP.You will be glad to hear the news about some interesting re-editions. This will happen soon, that’s why I shall not reveal anything right now – let it be a pleasant surprise for you.Stay tuned! I’ll keep you informed about all the news as soon as possible.

Varggoth.

Thanks!

Yeah, so the release date has obviously been pushed to early 2014, hence mentioning it in this thread.

Ne Obliviscaris' second album and Cynic's Kindly Bent to Free Us are definitely some records I'll be grabbing. Not sure if Maiden is planning to get their sixteenth out that soon, but it's a possibility and I'm totally up for it.Also looking forward to god-knows-how-many-things Devin releases that year too.

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My two biggest are Tool and Mayhem. This will be the first new Tool since I've been a fan, nothing special but I think that's cool. I wonder how their sound has evolved since the last one. I don't think Mayhem can do wrong, I love everything they've put out although I've yet to really listen Grand Declaration of War properly.

If we all do the rain dance and wear our pajamas inside out then we'll have new Deathspell Omega

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Marag wrote:

Damn he has such an stereotypical american redneck voice, "howdy mah name is chris barnes and i'm here to play the banjo"

01/03/2013Salute everyone!!!The year 2013 has started, so we would like to share our plans for it with you.This year we plan to release new album entitled “Істина” (“The Truth”). There are six songs almost complete. Most likely there will be eight tracks plus intro/outro. Soon we shall start the recording of material. We have chosen the studios already, so now we prepare for studio work.Also we aim to start concert activity.Besides that we’ve got agreement with Graveland concerning split EP.You will be glad to hear the news about some interesting re-editions. This will happen soon, that’s why I shall not reveal anything right now – let it be a pleasant surprise for you.Stay tuned! I’ll keep you informed about all the news as soon as possible.

I've pretty much given up on a new Tool album. I was excited for it three years ago, now I just don't care anymore. Sure, when it comes out I'll get excited, but I've grown tired of this "Oooh, we're so mysterious we can't be fucked to update anyone on our activities" shit.

I'm still hoping for the new Pagan Altar though. Not sure who else is due for a new album that I'm really looking forward to. Angel Witch and Banshee are two that come to mind.

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Hircine wrote:

Step 1 for 'How not to create evil atmosphere on a death metal album':

I` m not sure what` s coming out next year, but I can` t wait for the new Behemoth and Abysmal Dawn records. A new Napalm Death record would be sweet after the fantastic Utilitarian. Mastodon and Opeth might have new records coming soon, Cynic` s got a new album coming on Valentine` s Day and Vader` s probably due for a new one. Can` t wait to hear what 2014 has to offer.

I've pretty much given up on a new Tool album. I was excited for it three years ago, now I just don't care anymore. Sure, when it comes out I'll get excited, but I've grown tired of this "Oooh, we're so mysterious we can't be fucked to update anyone on our activities" shit.

Yeah, they're some pretentious bastards, aren't they? LOL!Anyway, the music is nice.

mark of the devil wrote:

Sunno))) and Ulver collaboration.

That sounds intriguing.

Dooders wrote:

Other than what has already been mentioned, the mighty EYEHATEGOD will return with their new album in January and after hearing New Orleans is the New Vietnam, I am stoked more than ever for it.Based on the pattern for release of Electric Wizard, they're taking a bit longer on this one, but I am sure it will be worth the wait. Lets hope it comes next year The other band I am not sure about is Immortal and despite finding their last effort lacking, I don't think Abbath and crew can really dissapoint.

Will Eyehategod continue despite the recent death?Electric Wizard and Immortal sound good for me!

This. I've recently gotten into Ulver's post-BM output, and monoliths and dimensions is an incredible album, so really looking forward to seeing what the two come out with.

Other than that, Belphegor, Mayhem (no hopes, but interested), Dark Fortress all have albums coming out. If it comes out so soon after announcing she will in fact stay, a Nightwish album with Floor Jansen will be interesting, given that she's far better than Tarja and Annete ever were.